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August 2024

Thumbs up for hands-free phone use

A new study into mobile phone use by bike riders has reassuringly found that using a phone hands-free via headphones does not pose risks even when other distractions or cognitive tasks intrude.
Close up view of separated bike lane with a concrete barrier and black and white bollard on the left and a white bicycle symbol and green paint to the right.

Tassie Bike News Bites

The Big Bike Film night returns to Tasmania, a new separated bike lane opens on Davey Street.
Front face of the Tas Electric Vehicles showroom with bright blue sign with the shop name and logo and symbols of bicycles, scooters and bikes on either side.

Tas Electric Vehicles move to town

Launceston e-bike retailer Tas Electric Vehicles has stepped up its operations, moving from its Prospect warehouse to a prominent 630m2 showroom on Invermay Road.

Decision looming on Beach Road route

As the State Government moves to convert some of Melbourne’s pop-up bike infrastructure from the COVID era into permanent facilities some decisions have to be made on what is worth keeping and what should be discarded.